Tag: Pope election

No Pope Yet: Black Smoke Signals Inconclusive First Day of Vatican Conclave

The 133 cardinal electors, gathered in strict secrecy within Vatican City, cast their initial ballots but failed to reach the required two-thirds majority needed to elect the next pontiff.

May 8, 2025

Vatican to Cut Mobile Signals and Enforce Total Lockdown Ahead of Papal Conclave

Phone signals are set to be cut off at 3 PM local time, roughly 90 minutes before the cardinals enter the chapel.

May 6, 2025